Fertilizing.....
Fertilizer is like a vitamin for your lawn. Lawns that are under fertilized tend to be thin with poor color. Lawns that are over fertilized tend to have thatch problems and are more prone to insect and disease damage.
Fertilizer is made up of 3 main elements: Nitrogen (the 1st number), Phosphate (the 2nd number) and Potash (the last number). Each element has a specific purpose. Nitrogen is used the most. It produces fast growth, thicker grass and gives a dark color to the grass. Too much nitrogen however can be damaging causing too much top growth leading to less root growth. You need a balanced fertilizer for your lawn with all 3 elements.
The best time to apply fertilizer is when it is actively growing in the spring and again in the fall. Summer fertilizer is not often necessary unless the lawn has light or poor color. If done during summer it should be applied at half the normal rate.
Call or email us today for more information and recommendations on timing and applications.
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